It might have been made harder than it should have been, but Arsenal mercifully scored three times against Aaron Ramsdale’s Southampton to grab an all-important three points. With the results of their title rivals, Mikel Arteta could not afford to drop any here.
Like with the clash with Leicester City, there was still an air of inevitability. Thankfully, on this occasion, the Gunners did not leave it until stoppage time to score two goals and very swiftly levelled the scores after Cameron Archer’s goal.
The international break is up next but the league table remains a healthy reference point to lift the mood amongst those inside the club and of course the supporters outside.
